This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Crocker, Myron Donovan

Born September 4, 1915, in Pasadena, CADied February 2, 2010, in Chowchilla, CA

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaNominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 16, 1959, to a seat vacated by Gilbert H. Jertberg. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1959, and received commission on September 21, 1959. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaReassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Served as chief judge, 1966-1967. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1981. Service terminated on February 2, 2010, due to death.

Education:Fresno State College (now California State University, Fresno), A.B., 1937University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Jurisprudence, LL.B., 1940